South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Beach
Popular places to visit
South Carlsbad State Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Carlsbad State Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
LEGOLAND® California
Ride on a pirate ship, see famous people and wild animals in yellow-block form, or simply enjoy the scenery at this huge resort which brings LEGO® to life.
Carlsbad State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Carlsbad State Beach during your travels in Carlsbad? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Flower Fields of Carlsbad
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Flower Fields of Carlsbad, a lovely green space in Carlsbad. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Tamarack Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tamarack Beach during your trip to Carlsbad?
Carlsbad Lagoon
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carlsbad Lagoon might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carlsbad.
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
"Great stay!"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
"The staff was welcoming and helpful."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
"Close to the beach about 1/4 miles away. Bathroom needed to be updated had hard time getting the shower to work. Plus needed to add some anti strips for slipping in the shower."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
"Breakfast was wonderful with good variety and the breakfast room was light and airy! Room was clean and comfy. Would give 5 stars except hotel sits right on I-5, so constant traffic noise."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
"This place is disgustingly dirty spend the extra money and stay at one of the other hotels nearby. The hotel is over priced for how bad is was. The bed was falling apart the room smelled like pee there was someone else hair all over the clean towels mold growing in the shower. Stains on the floors.This ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
"A garden room was assigned to us, we had no view of the ocean. We did have a front row seat of the kiddies play ground, happy, playful screeching toddlers ran back and forth on the putting green! I absolutely adore children and laughter however, this is my relaxing vacation so this location was not ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
Hanover Beach Colony
While Hanover Beach Colony may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like LEGOLAND® California and South Carlsbad State Beach.
Spinnaker Hill
While Spinnaker Hill isn't home to many top sights, LEGOLAND® California and South Carlsbad State Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Poinsettia
While Poinsettia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like LEGOLAND® California and The Crossings at Carlsbad.
Aviara
If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
Carlsbad Ranch
If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Ranch, LEGOLAND® California and GIA Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Terramar
When in Terramar, you can plan a visit to LEGOLAND® California and Carlsbad Premium Outlets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
